Part of my Therapeutic Approach... What is Rational-Emotive Therapy? I believe strongly in the neurochemical components of many "emotional problems," and consider myself a strong advocate for the use of cognitive therapy (along with proper medications, as needed) to make the MOST gains in dealing with emotional problems. I am also a strong believer in Rational-Emotive Therapy ("I think, therefore I feel"), created & implemented by the renowned, best-selling author and psychologist, Albert Ellis, Ph.D. Rational-Emotive Therapy (RET) is a practical, action-oriented approach to coping with problems and enhancing personal growth. RET places a good deal of its focus on the present: on currently-held attitudes, painful emotions and maladaptive behaviors that can sabotage a fuller experience of life. RET also provides people with an individualized set of proven techniques for helping them to solve problems.  Addressing Emotional Distress... RET practitioners work closely with people, seeking to help uncover their individual set of beliefs (attitudes, expectations and personal rules) that frequently lead to emotional distress. RET then provides a variety of methods to help people reformulate their dysfunctional beliefs into more sensible, realistic and helpful ones by employing the powerful RET technique called "disputing." Ultimately, RET helps people to develop a philosophy and approach to living that can increase their effectiveness and happiness at work, in living successfully with others, in parenting and educational settings, in making our community and environment healthier, and in enhancing their own health and personal welfare. To learn more about Rational-Emotive Therapy, here's a website that I find particularly helpful. Link